I've heard from people "in the know" that Rover designed the LR5 before Ford designed the Explorer
No way it was designed that long ago. Has McGovern "flower arranger" all over it.
Sad when Toyota products are better LRs than the ones branded so.
I've heard from people "in the know" that Rover designed the LR5 before Ford designed the Explorer
Even for those, like myself, who appreciate LR's new offerings for what they are rather than what they are not: extremely luxurious, smooth-riding, uniquely styled, relatively capable, high-end AWD SUVs with low range - the D5 still falls short in that it's styled after a Ford Explorer and presents nothing of the distinct styling of the RR series (which now includes five unique models and varying levels of trim, all sharing a similar and coherent look). The next vehicle I buy will undoubtedly be some manner of RR, but wouldn't consider a D5. I find it hard to believe that this sentiment is unique among potential high-end SUV shoppers. Even among non-enthusiasts, who wants an LR that can't be casually identified as an LR? Or that can be mistaken, unbadged or from the side, for an Explorer? Oh well, the comparative sales figures will speak for themselves. A Velar, on the other hand, demonstrates (to me, at least) that LR can still design an attractive new model.
You are way overthinking this new Discovery.
How should it be thought of?
An LR4 is very fancy, but it still looks like an old Discovery... Its a continuation of the lineage.
The Discovery 5 seems to be a Disco in name only. It feels more like a reboot than a sequel.
I admit it's looking a bit better in this latest shot
I'm not exactly sure how to describe my feelings after driving it, but I was expecting more I guess. The interior just didn't seem as luxurious as what I saw online. I just had a hollow feeling after I drove it. Normally when I get all geared up to buy something after spending a lot of time researching it, the experience confirms it but this was the opposite.
The Range Rover Sport definitely is cheap inside, and it always has been. The only one to buy is the full size Range Rover.
The Range Rover Sport definitely is cheap inside, and it always has been. The only one to buy is the full size Range Rover.
It's just a car some trophy wife is going to use to take the kids to school and practice. Go drive it.
People buy them to get the Range Rover badge and hope to be part of the "group". Like buying a Michael Kors bag and trying to fit in with the Hermes crowd.
Yep - I just went gay.
Or they're women?
My wife really wants a Sport and thinks the full size are ugly
:applause:
Has she driven one? They ride like shit compared to a full size.
I have had quite a few customers tell me that their L322 Range Rovers had a much better ride than their current L405s. This is likely due to the aluminum architecture and suspension components. They don't ride as well, but they drive much better.
Doesnt the L405 come with smaller tires?
That affects the ride too, no?
No.
Her assessment is based strictly on looks
From a picture right? That's the best way to figure out how a vehicle looks and feels, no need to stand next to anything. No need to drive it or even sit in it, just look at a couple pictures.
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